Rochester Hills
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"We are not cured of Alcoholism; What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition." (Big Book Page 85)
About
Here in Rochester Hills, our AA Community is driven by a single goal; to maintain sobriety by following the 12 steps program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
What Does A.A. Do?
Progress, not Perfection.
A.A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem; they give person-to-person service or “sponsorship” to the alcoholic coming to A.A. from any source. The A.A. program, set forth in our Twelve Steps, offers the alcoholic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol.
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This program is discussed at A.A. group meetings. Here is a description of what different meetings are like:
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Open speaker meetings — open to alcoholics and non-alcoholics. (Attendance at an open A.A. meeting is the best way to learn what A.A. is, what it does, and what it does not do.) At speaker meetings, A.A. members “tell their stories.” They describe their experiences with alcohol, how they came to A.A., and how their lives have changed as a result of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Open discussion meetings — one member speaks briefly about his or her drinking experience, and then leads a discussion on A.A. recovery or any drinking-related problem anyone brings up.
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Closed discussion meetings — conducted just as open discussions are, but for alcoholics or prospective A.A.s only.
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Step meetings (usually closed) — discussion of one of the Twelve Steps. (This is common in our area)
Local AA Indoor meetings
We invite you to learn more about living a sober life and lend you our support by explaining how the 12 step program works.
Would you like to learn how to become happy, joyous and free?